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Kitchen | Bathroom | Utility Spring 2018 Inventions for the Home Kitchen | Bathroom | Utility Spring 2018 Inventions for the home At Joseph Joseph we love solving everyday Key innovations include a brand new collection problems through intelligent design. of kitchen gadgets, for preparing everything It all started with a from avocadoes to zucchini; a stunning dry Whatever the challenge, or wherever in the food storage solution, which takes stacking to chopping board. home it occurs, we apply the same inventive a whole new level; and an expanded range of thinking to everything we do. Our mission practical but smart utility products, all designed Twin brothers, Antony and Richard Joseph, grew up in a is to create desirable products that enhance to keep a variety of kitchen essentials in order. family with a long history of design and manufacturing. everyday life and stay true to our philosophy of Originally set up by their grandfather in the 1930s, creating Brilliantly Useful Design. This season, some of our biggest-selling the family business specialised in the production of chopping board designs get a refresh too. glass components and the brothers spent part of their This spring we’re delighted to bring you our ™ ™ summers working in the factory. Both Index and Cut&Carve are sensitively most comprehensive range of products to reimagined in beautiful, natural bamboo. Not In 1999, having both trained in product design, the twins date. In the following pages you’ll discover only do these products look stunning on the embarked on their early careers. As a sideline to their inventive designs not only for the kitchen worktop, but they also retain all of their unique, jobs, and with the support of their father, they utilised and utility room, but now also for the category-leading features. the capabilities of the factory in Birmingham to develop bathroom too. their own range of contemporary glass chopping boards. Following the successful launch, in the autumn, of our very first range of bathroom products, But what started out as a fun project soon became the we’re expanding the collection with an seed of a new business idea. After early success with their additional colourway. Now these revolutionary bold, colourful designs their entrepreneurial spirit kicked in and, in 2003, the Joseph Joseph brand was born. designs have an even broader appeal and should suit just about every bathroom colour scheme. Whilst glass chopping boards were just the start, the brothers were also designing other innovative These are just some of our own personal kitchenware products and this gradually developed into a favourites from this exciting season. We’re sure broader range of housewares. you’ll have yours too, so please read on. But before we go, we’d like to wish you all a happy What quickly became a key foundation of the brand and profitable 2018. was a simple observation - many tasks around the home could be made much easier and more enjoyable with a little intelligent thinking. It was this problem-solving approach, and the ability to combine it with a distinctive design aesthetic, that created some of their most iconic kitchenware and has made Joseph Joseph one of the Antony and Richard Joseph world’s most progressive houseware brands. There’s something special about a Joseph Joseph product that sets it apart from the competition. First it engages you with its distinctive design; then it captivates you with its functional benefits; finally, it assures you with its high- quality materials and attention to detail. Joseph Joseph’s ability to blend innovative design, contemporary styling and a distinctive use of colour is unique within the industry. While many brands concentrate on just one of these aspects, Joseph Joseph focuses on the whole user experience - creating products that work beautifully and are a pleasure to have around the home. Since 2003 the brand has expanded successfully into many product areas and it continues to explore new houseware categories. It may have all started with a simple glass chopping board, but Joseph Joseph is now one of the fastest growing companies in the worldwide housewares market and it continues to earn accolades and awards for its unique, innovative designs. New product/size/colour or design update SPRING 2018 5 Contents Food Preparation Food Preparation 5 Baking 48 Cleaning & Organisation 91 DrawerStore™ 92 Gadgets 6 Duo Bake™ 48 CounterStore™ 95 Shake-it™ 49 GoAvocado 6 Surface™ 96 Fin™ 49 PoachPro™ 7 Sink Pod™ 98 - Gadgets Glaze™ 50 Breakfast Set™ 7 Caddy™ Tower 99 Adjustable Rolling Pin 51 Nest™ Colanders 8 Y-Rack™ 100 Roll-up 51 - Utensils Square Colander 9 Extend™ 101 Helix™ 10 Connect™ 102 - Knives & Cutting Spiro™ 11 Chopping Boards 52 Flip™ 102 Handi-Grate™ 12 ™ Index™ Bamboo 53 Flume 103 Handi-Zest™ 12 ™ - Bowls, Measuring & Weighing Cut&Carve™ Bamboo 54 Dock 103 Prism™ 13 ™ Chop2Pot™ Bamboo 55 Caddy 104 Multi-slice™ 13 ™ - Baking Index™ 56 Sink Aid 104 Twist Grater 14 ™ Index™ with knives 57 C-pump 105 Multi-peel™ 15 ™ Index™ Steel 57 Sink Saver 105 - Chopping Boards Disc™ 16 ™ Index™ Compact 58 Sink Base 106 Tri-Peeler™ 17 ™ Index™ Mini 58 SmartBar 107 - Worktop Savers Can-Do Plus 18 ™ Nest™ Chop 59 Edge 108 Can-Do 18 ™ Pop™ 59 Palm Scrub 108 Rocker 19 ™ Chop2Pot™ 60 Brush-up 109 Scroll™ 20 ™ Slice&Sharpen 61 BladeBrush 109 Shred-Line™ 20 ™ Rince&Chop™ Plus 61 Wash&Drain 110 Clean-Press™ 21 ™ Cut&Carve™ Plus 62 Wash&Drain Plus 111 Milly™ 21 ™ Chop&Drain™ 63 Easy-Tear 112 Gusto 22 Mezzaluna 22 Flavouriser™ 23 Worktop Savers 64 Thermobaste™ 24 Waste & Recycling 113 FlavourBud™ 24 Delta 25 Titan 116 YolkCatcher™ 26 Totem 60 118 Dimple™ 27 Cookware 67 Totem 48 119 Catcher™ 27 Totem 58 119 M-Cuisine™ 68 Stack 4 120 ™ Liners & Accessories 120 Utensils 28 Lotus Plus 73 Nest™ Steam 74 Elevate™ Kitchen Tools 28 Scoop™ Plus 32 Turner Tongs 33 Bathroom 121 Uni-tool™ 33 Serve & Barware 75 Flex™ 124 TwistBlade™ 34 BarWise™ Easy-action Corkscrew 76 EasyStore™ 126 Whiskle™ 35 BarWise™ One-pull Waiter's Friend 77 Slim™ 129 Twist™ 35 BarWise™ Cap-collecting Bottle Opener 77 Split 8™ 132 Nest™ Utensils Plus 36 BarWise™ Any-way Bottle Opener 78 Nest™ Utensils Store 37 BarWise™ 2-piece Bottle Opener Set 78 QuickSnap™ Plus 79 ™ Knives & Cutting 38 Scoop&Pick 79 Merchandisers 133 Axis™ 80 LockBlock™ 38 Stretch™ 80 Elevate™ Knives 40 Slice&Sharpen™ Knives 41 Rota™ 41 Food Storage 81 Nest™ Glass Storage 82 Bowls, Weighing 42 Podium™ 83 & Measuring Nest™ Storage 84 GoEat™ 86 Tilt™ 42 2-in-1 Measuring Jug 43 CookBook™ 43 ™ Nest 7 Plus 44 Hydration 87 Nest 9 Plus™ 44 Nest™ Measure 45 Dot™ 88 Nest™ Mix 45 The Brilliant Baker Gift Set 45 TriScale™ 46 SwitchScale™ 47 6 GADGETS SPRING 2018 7 NEW Poach-Pro™ This inventive design allows you to cook for a delicious alternative to traditional Set of 2 egg poachers professional-style poached eggs in water, poached eggs. without the mess. The two-piece design Design registered Gadgets effectively creates a cling-film/plastic-wrap Dishwasher safe. Cling film/plastic wrap pouch, which neatly holds the raw egg as it required. Full instructions included. cooks, ensuring an even shape and a mess- free pan. What’s more, the pouch allows you to infuse your eggs with other flavours, such as herbs and spices, whilst cooking NEW GoAvocado™ 3-in-1 avocado tool Designed by Griffik Design registered Preparing avocados can be difficult, messy and even hazardous if using a sharp knife. This handy gadget though provides the complete avocado preparation tool, Allows you to infuse eggs with herbs and spices allowing you to open, de-stone, scoop and slice all in one. It features a fold-out plastic blade, a stainless-steel pitter, a curved slicing head and an ergonomic, soft grip handle. Dishwasher safe. Easy-tear teeth allow removal of excess cling film Holes for flipping over and hooking out of the pan Cuts... ...de-stones... ...and slices Also look out for... 2-piece Breakfast Set GoAvocado countertop Includes Poach-Pro™ merchandiser & GoAvocado™ Holds 8 Stock not included (20114) Poach-pro merchandiser Subject to availability Poach-Pro™ ™ Holds 8 GoAvocado 28 x 35 x 16 cm (20113) Stock not included (20112) (11 x 5½ x 6¼ inches) Subject to availability (99269) 26 x 36 x 35 cm (10¼ x 14 x 13¾ inches) Dimensions 6.6 x 1.8 x 18 cm (2½ x 1 x 7 inches) Dimensions 10.8 x 8.4 x 3.5 cm (4¼ x 3¼ x 1½ inches) (99270) 8 GADGETS Nest™ Colanders Square Colander 2-piece set with With easy-pour corners easy-pour corners Design registered Design registered This bestselling, ergonomic colander has several unique features. The single vertical Nest™ is the ultimate collection of practical, handle leaves one hand free for operating space-saving kitchenware. Each product the tap and ensures it remains upright and in the range has been cleverly designed so stable if placed in a sink. Its square corners that the individual elements within each make emptying food easier and the vertical set can be stacked neatly together, thereby holes allow liquids to drain away quickly. occupying the absolute minimum amount Along with its square shape, this latest of space. version is now stackable making it even more space efficient. Available in a variety This set of two colanders feature ergonomic of colours. vertical handles that leave one hand free for operating the tap and ensure they remain Dishwasher safe. upright and stable if placed in a sink. Their angled corners make emptying food easier and the vertical holes allow liquids to drain away quickly. The two sizes nest neatly together for space-saving storage but also allow you to wash and drain different foods separately.
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